Took my brother to Red Crab House for some Maryland seafood and I'm honestly mad I didn't try this place sooner, it's only 5 minutes away . Cozy, neighborhood friendly vibe and feels like a great happy hour spot after work. I'm allergic to shellfish and made them aware, ordered the fried fish basket with no issues at all, appreciate the kind waitress! which alone makes me want to return. My brother got a seafood boil and really enjoyed it (he gives it an 8.5... docking points for the paper straws ). Welcome to Maryland! Looking forward to going back and trying more! read more

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I do deliveries for clients and stopped in to pick up a prepaid order. At the counter, the staff member insisted my on-screen confirmation was "just a screenshot," then asked for additional info. I provided the name and order details, which matched what she had, yet she still refused to release the order. This held up my delivery, risked the food getting cold, and created an unnecessary confrontation. I'm happy to follow any reasonable pickup verification, but there needs to be a clear, consistent policy (e.g., name + order number) and some basic courtesy. Accusing delivery drivers of fraud when the order details match is unprofessional. Until management trains the team and posts a clear pickup policy, I won't be returning and I'll advise my clients to order elsewhere. read more

My go to place for a seafood boil! I love their seafood sauce. The seafood is always cooked to perfection. The atmosphere is nice and Jenny is nice also. The ONLY thing I will say is they do not sell scallops. Really wish they'd add that to the menu. read more

Discovered this gem tucked into a shopping center in Laurel. It's huge inside with a back room that includes a secondary bar. The menu is unbelievably eclectic from Seafood boils to Philly cheese steaks and fried rice to french fries. I came for the seafood and was not disappointed. Started out with some incredible hushpuppies that included whole pieces of corn and a spicy sauce to dip them in. Also had to try their wings as there were many rave reviews on Yelp about them. Excellent- crispy and meaty with your choice of seasoning. For the seafood boil: Step 1-pick your seafood- I had headless shrimp that were quite large and Snow Crablegs Step 2- choose your seasoning- I had Cajun garlic butter Step 3- choose your level of spice Additionally, your boil bag comes with potatoes and corn on the cob. Just imagine both of these submerged in tangy Cajun garlic butter. The garlic was so plentiful that you could see mounds of it. Don't want to get messy? They give you plastic gloves to use when you dive into the food, but then you loose all the fun of licking your fingers! Really enjoyed my meal. Come on a Wednesday night for Karaoke and discounts on your food if you sing for your supper. Only negative- they should give everyone who orders crab the utensils to crack and pull the meat out. Having only a plastic fork just doesn't do the trick and leads to wasted food. read more

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Mediocre at best! There are too many other options in the area for this place NOT to deliver. I, of course, got the seafood boil: crab legs, shrimp, the usual. It wasn't memorable, tbh. The service was fine, nothing to complain about. The one Glow about this place is the ambiance! It's a local spot for people to connect, interact, enjoy drinks and relax to watch games etc...They have built that after work, happy hour, sports bar vibe well. Other than the ambiance, it's a no for me. read more

Loved how spacious the place was. A great place to bring a big group. The service was tremendous as well! Our server took such good care of us. Refills were flowing and all of our needs taken care of before asking. We all got a boil and for $50, we got a ton of food. Everyone had left overs. The crab boil was delicious but I wish I got a higher spice level. I couldn't taste the heat at all at medium heat level. The calamari appetizer was great along with the mozzarella sticks. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Most people go here for the seafood bags. We had crab legs and a ton of giant shrimp with potatoes and corn in a butter garlic sauce. Were given a choice of appertizers for free. We chose hush puppies. Excellent. Mixed drinks were 8 dollars and very strong. They also serve Chinese rice and hoagies. No salads or vegetables. Lots of leftovers. Old bay wings were good as well. read more

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Visited Oct 2025 and although the bartender who was also our waiter was considerate and helpful, we were vert very displeased with our troublesome food. Unfortunately, I could only eat one of the oysters in the shell platter that I purchased due to the suspicious taste that made me question the freshness of the seafood, so I asked for a refund. To the credit of management, the refund was given -no questions asked - and our waiter removed a full platter of "risky" oysters-in-the half-shell from our table. They looked much better than they tasted. The corn on the cob was very drab tasting, and the mussels even more so sad to say. I left 90% of my meal on the table. My cousin enjoyed her plate of fried shrimp and rice, that is until the very next 2-3 days during which only a dose of probiotics could ease her gastric pain and tummy distress. It seems the outdated look of the interior of this restaurant reflects the state of its seafood dishes. Very drab interior which at first glance made me want to back out slowly but I sat down and ordered bc I was due to report shortly afterwards to an appointment and needed to eat prior to going. Big mistake! This spot must get much better food suppliers bc the seafood served in my opinion tastes subpar which begs the question of its edibility for diners like me who have sensitive pallets and vulnerable stomachs. THREE thumbs down and one fork, one spoon, and one knife down as well. read more

Red Crab House - Laurel - Looks were really deceiving! I ate just a small piece of one and chose to return full platter. - Seafood Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

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The food was good. I love the drinks and the vibe. This place is always packed and the music is always on point. read more

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This place is very unassuming but I can't express enough how good the food is. I highly recommend the friend shrimp but all of the food here is tasty. read more

Red Crab House - Laurel - Fried Shrimp Basket, Cheese Steak and 5 Pieces Wings with French Fries - Seafood Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

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My cousin recommended I try this spot while visiting her in Maryland. So said so done. It's a cool chill spot to dine in. My family and I all ordered shrimp, snow crab legs, lobster tail, green mussels, potato's and corn on the cob in garlic butter or there spicy sauce which all tasted so so good. I was the only one who was able to eat all my food and probably still had room for more lol. Everything was delicious and I do recommend. I'll definitely give them another visit when I'm back in town. Cheers read more

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It's always a good time at the Red Crab House. Their happy hour menu is always tasty and the drinks are good. Shout out to Jaden, our server. He was very attentive and quick with the food and drinks. Thank you Jaden! read more

Customer service was trash - when I went in to place my order it was college/high school age kids behind the bar and counter. Came back to collect my order and the manager didn't know I paid already before she realized she treated me like I was stealing. Food quality was horrible! Seafood overcooked with no flavor not much juice hence less favor for almost $70 it wasn't worth it. Hate to say can't and won't be back. read more

I only go here for drinks, which are strong and reasonably priced whether on happy hour or not. They have karaoke in here on the weekday I believe Tuesday creating a family like ambiance. Service is pretty good, but the inside reminds me of dive bar slightly so ehhh. Only food I've tried is the husb puppies but babyyyyy !! Those hush puppies are bomb you can tell it was cooked in fresh grease which is a good sign ! read more

Stumbled across this place while out running errands in Laurel. I got the combo boil with crawfish and snow crab legs. Service was a tad slow, but I loved that you could specify the spice level and mix sauces! They have happy hour every day and specials. I'd come back! read more

Red Crab was a vibe! Great location and amazing staff. Big shoutout to the bartender. She kept my Hennessy with a lime coming. The hot honey wings were a work of art. Idk how they mixed them two flavors but it was perfect. The lemon pepper wangs (yes I spelled it like that) were the best I've ever had. All of this is affordable too. I will be back Wednesday for karaoke and .99 cent drinks #EatGoodAndBeHappy read more

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Met up with a friend who lives nearby on a random day. It wasn't crowded, but it was definitely happy hour! On top of their already existing specials, they have daily evenings of delight, such as Margarita Mondays, Beer Tuesdays, and a free drink if you sing for karaoke on Wednesdays (SAY LESS!). There's plenty of seating inside... I wonder if it ever gets full? My friend and I sat next to a window, and started looking at the menu. They had hush puppies -- who doesn't love those?! We got an order and decided to get some margaritas too. Strong drinks, flavorful hush puppies... so far so good! I also decided to get the Red Crab House wings... which are their chicken wings with the seasoning they use for their famous seafood boils. I WAS NOT READY!!! They came in a giant air-filled plastic bag just like the seafood boils, and... they were... so delicious!! Those flavors were really hitting! I had to run to the bathroom at one point during our time there, and I saw a whole other section of seating plus a whole other bar. The place really IS huge! I remember when it was Red Sky a long long time ago... I went for brunch. I guess I forgot the size. Anyways, I will definitely be back... especially for karaoke, though I currently can't do it because I have dodgeball on Wednesdays. Wait until it's over! I can't wait to return! read more

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I really give this a 3.5 star. Food was very good and the restaurant was very clean. It's a little pricier that other similar establishments I've been to, and unfortunately the service was very inattentive. They Never came by for a refill of drinks or checked in unless we flagged them , but they were friendly. Somehow they only had one crab claw cracker left when it was requested (place was nearly empty so it was a bit odd!) We will probably return when in the area again for the tasty food , and hope service is a bit better next time. read more

Red Crab House - Laurel - 1/2lb snow crab leg, 1/2 shrimp no head and Sausage - Seafood Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

I hate to only give this place four stars, but I just can't do five. The ONLY two bad things: 1) I got the Fried Catfish. Either it's just not my thing or it was way too salty and greasy. I'm really hoping the former. It wasn't terrible but it was not great. 2) The music. Not my thing and that's fine. But I asked our waitress to turn it down just a bit and I don't think she did. Was way too loud for my taste. Aside from those two issues, this really seems like a good place. Lots of seafood of course. But they also offered, oddly, fried rice and some other 'off-topic' dishes. Our waitress was really polite and attentive. So definitely will not complain about the service. I don't know if my buddy and I will return, but we did give it a try. If we go I know I'll try a different main dish. read more

Food was delicious as always...my wife & I have been frequenting Red Crab House, since it first opened. We haven't been in a few years & decided to go on Valentine's Day. Our waitress wasn't attentive at all, never came to check on us, and failed to get our order correct multiple times. I'll always come back to eat, just hoping for better service, the next time around read more

Let me preface this 3 star rating by stating that the food is delicious. Best fried wings I have tasted since the carryout in my NJ hometown. The karaoke night vibe is very fun, very lit. However, the service was deplorable! Teen or young adult employees with no sense of urgency, decorum or hospitality. They went missing for extending periods of time leaving my family to fend for ourselves most of the evening. The manager was very apologetic and offered every compensation in her power. read more

Very good seafood boil place. Packed rooms all the time. We got the package deal with crab legs, red crab sauce medium hot along with crawfish and shrimp. While it's a pricy $51, it's enough to feed 3 adults with 3 lbs of seafood. We also got red crab wings, fried calamari and onion rings on happy hour specials. I'd skip it next time. It's meh. We also got chicken tenders and French fries along with broccoli sautéed. Fries and broccoli were very good. Seafood boil is where the action is at. Wear the gloves and bib, you will get splattered. I'm a pro level seafood eater, I still get splashed here. On our table, we had two who took eye shots with the med hot sauce. Beyond painful. Next time I'll bring goggles. U you get what you paid for here. And their seafood is pretty fresh. Worth a detour. read more

Definitely good for the food! We ended up here on a Wednesday which is Karaoke night and that was pretty intense because we didn't expect it at all. There's a whole club vibe going on ins the back space. Service was as god as it could be I suppose due to the menu (if you get what I'm saying). This place would be good on a more mellow night with friends or an outing with family. I had the Philly cheesesteak and wings. The sandwichwas really good but the wings could have definitely used more seasoning to be Cajun. The youngest had whiting and fries he thoroughly enjoyed! And the oldest has the Buffalo chicken Po-Boy, of which I heard no complaints about. All the food was at a good temperature and the order was accurate. read more

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The owner is the worst micromanaging person. She interferes with the staff's ability to be good servers and make tips. She's a money grabber. read more

The food is always bomb when I come here. I even DoorDash from here and the prices are affordable because seafood is expensive in Maryland. The Service was great he was the life of the party huntyyyy it's like a party in there at night. During the day it's relaxed but if you want a turn up vibe while sitting down definitely go at night! Large screen TVs and poppin hip hop music. Definitely a good little vibe in Laurel. read more

Red Crab House - Laurel - No Head Shrimp and Sauted Broccoli - Seafood Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

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We love to come here for our work outings. It's always a great time. Great food, love the music (seriously, whoever is picking the playlist, keep it up!) and the staff is always so kind and accommodating. We've been here multiple times for coworker birthday gatherings and I'm sure we'll be back! Also the drinks are great, bartender is on point every time! read more

I typically like this place, but recently it's lost its spark. We always get the chicken tender basket, but it's actually quite bland. The batter tastes like the other seafood they fry (i.e. shrimp). It's also just incredibly oily and I feel like my throat is swimming in oil once I finish eating. Recently I found literallt 3 hairs in my food and an extra one in my sauce. Their honey mustard sauce is surpisingly good. I got their shrimp boil before and it was actually decent. I would say it's better than the chicken basket. Be wary, sometimes this place gets LOUD at night. If you're looking for a quiet dinner, definitely just order in. read more

Red Crab House - Laurel - Shrimp (house chili sauce - medium), Cajun Fries, Fried Calamari - Seafood Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

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My favorite crab boil place in the area. Recently I went with hubby but wasn't in the mood for seafood. Got fries wings and a cheesesteak. Surprisingly amazing. Wednesday is karaoke night btw so it was a tad loud but def a good time. As always I will be back soon read more

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When I tell you that this place is all that you need to make your day that much better...I mean the food is always HOT, FRESH & packed with flavor...the service & customer service is always on point and they make sure that you're good in all ways possible...the ambiance is FIRE...the music is something that you can and will tap your foot to, and before you know it you'll be singing and you might hit a whole dance move and the staff will hype you up. I will definitely be back for sure...FIVE STARS from me... read more

Red Crab House - Laurel - crab legs, mussels, potatoes, and corn - Seafood Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

The former Red Sky! It literally looks the same! Stopped by for happy hour yesterday. It was a "Maniac Monday" and I needed a drink! I must warn y'all, these drinks are strong. One is enough! If you do two, get a designated driver! I'm serious! The happy hour specials are good. Monday through Saturday, 3 - 7 p.m. and all day Sunday! Woot!! The green tea, which has Jameson, is really good! At $6.50 totally worth it. I tried the wings with the house seasoning. Not bad and again, great price! Thanks Brittany for the great service! I'll be back! read more

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We wanted crabs... lol... that's how we ended up here. The food had a good flavor. I asked was the mild red crab sauce spicy and I was told no... but... it was very spicy! Which made it a little less enjoyable. The service was just okay. Our waiter was nice... but he seemed to be a little overwhelmed... it looked like he was the bar tender and the waiter. We asked for water about 5 times. But the other drinks ordered came out in a timely manner. Outside of the spice level, the food was very very fresh. It was what you expect when you want crabs. For appetizers, we got the red crab wings and the calamari and they were both very good! I would go back just for that again! My sister had the shrimp po-boy which she said was very delicious. I did try her sweet potato fries and they were very good. My fiancé had snow crab and Dungeness crabs and it was so good!!! The rest of us had the normal seafood bag. Mine had green mussels, shrimp, snow crab legs, eggs and sausage. And the bags come with corn and potatoes also. I thought it was kind of crazy that they charge $6 for shrimp with the head off. That is pricy. Most places don't charge that much. But it's okay. It was still good. A little pricy but not more than the average seafood place these day. read more

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First time here ... Ordered Seafood boil with Crawfish , Shrimp & Crab legs . Sauce was Garlic seasoning . The food was good , just wish the sauce was thicker I ask for extra sauce which they charged for. I don't mind the charge but why charge and put it in the tiniest cup ever ! Customer service was cool . Drink was ok. I would come back read more

Heading to BWI from Virginia, wanting crabs but short on time. Maps lead us here and thank god for that. Many times I wasn't sure if I wanted to cry or ascend straight to Heaven. Food is phenomenal. Perfectly cooked and the Red Crab Special sauce is not to be f'd with. Service was lovely. Great soul on the speakers and the feel of a real neighborhood hang. Only thing I'd change is to have more time there with a few beers. One of the best meals. read more

Red Crab House - Laurel - Probably best to take a photo before eating but there was no time to wait. - Seafood Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

Exceptional food and exceptional service! I was craving a seafood boil, so I decided to try some place new and I'm very impressed! I've seen this restaurant a million times and wish I've come here sooner. I got the deal for two (but three people probably could share because it was a lot!) , where you choose either snow crab legs or lobster tail, and we chose the lobster. We then chose black mussels and shrimp as the two other seafood options. It came with a number of potatoes and three corn. For seasoning we got the Red Crab special with hot as the spiciness level. We also got boiled eggs and white rice as additions. What I loved the most was the seasoning/sauce. The sauce in a seafood boil is what really makes the meal, and the sauce was amazing!! Our waitress was great, and honestly, everyone working there was. From the moment we walked in to when we left, every staff member was very friendly and accommodating. The wait for food didn't take long either. So my whole experience was awesome and I definitely will eat here again. read more

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The seafood boil was really good. Fed 3 adults. Our server Neesey was amazing and super helpful. Low cost hidden gem.

*Read this if you go on a Wednesday* I was looking for a seafood boil in the area and had stumbled upon this place and I'm certainly glad I did. A restaurant that I see every time I'm on Rt 1 but never thought to try it. Wednesdays is Karaoke Day and apparently happy hour is ALL DAY. So we took advantage of it and got a fried calarmari and the wings. They were both amazing. For the seafood, I got a half pound shrimp and half pound green mussels. A bit pricey for a half pound. I got the red chili house special for sauce and got HOT spicy level. It was a perfect taste. And they gave 2 corns and 2 potatoes. Other places don't even give that much, and you might have to pay extra. The service was kind of eh. Our waitress would never come back and a suggestion would to have a roll of paper towels on each table. Even though they provide gloves, I think it would be nice for people who doesn't use the gloves. read more

I love me some seafood! Any and all types, and I'm so disappointed that I've only tried Red Crab House just recently. Where have I been?! When you think of Red Crab House, their food options are very similar to restaurants that offer crab boils; and, I love a good crab boil! I ordered headless shrimp, with mussels, and crawfish (my absolute favorite!!). I like my food spicy (hello, West Indian heritage), so I ordered the hottest spice possible. I added white rice on the side so that I could drizzle it with the sauce. Ya'll, this seafood was something good! Nothing was overcooked at all, and the seasoning was spot on. I loved it. I will find myself in good trouble with this restaurant. No complaints here. Do yourself a favor and treat your tastebuds to awesome tasting seafood. Seriously. read more

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Food is good with so Many options ..reasonable prices .. would come Again. Service is good too ... read more

Red Crab House - Laurel - Fried Calamari Fried Shrimp Basket Shrimp Po Boy Combo - Seafood Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

amazing spot for a date night food was so good and i will definitely go again. i can definitely convince my boyfriend read more

We wanted seafood on a Saturday night and we were surprised the restaurant wasn't busy. The staff was friendly. Parking is available in the parking lot. On a busy night parking could be difficult because there's another big restaurant next door. I was also surprised at how big the restaurant is inside. They have two bar areas as well. The one in the front was the only bar open. We got blue crabs, and shrimp and snow crab seafood boil. The quality of the food was good but the price of one snow crab was pricey. The shrimp were a decent size as well. If you have the funds to splurge on snow crabs you'll enjoy your experience. read more

Red Crab House - Laurel - Snow crab and shrimp seafood boil - Seafood Near Me - Laurel, Maryland